The New York Mets have long been linked to New York Yankees superstar slugger Juan Soto, and the likelihood that they can lure the Dominican AL MVP candidate across the waters to Queens, NY., in free agency is becoming more of a reality as the offseason nears.
The Los Angeles Dodgers were just too much for the Mets to handle in the National League Championship Series this year and the same can be said for the Yankees, who are currently down 3-0 to L.A. in the World Series. The common denominator is Soto — a peculiar talent who has taken the Yankees from failing to advance past the ALCS for years to the Fall Classic in his first season next to American League MVP favorite Aaron Judge, former 2023 AL Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole, and company.
Soto could greatly revitalize a Mets team that tore through the second half of the 2024 MLB campaign but clearly needed extra oomph to make their title hopes a reality. His impact on the Yankees could be seen with his AL-leading 128 runs, 41 home runs, and 109 RBIs on a clean
If that wasn’t enough, the 26-year-old has boasted four homers, nine runs, and nine RBIs this postseason and would be a top candidate to win World Series MVP for New York if the Yankees pull off the impossible and come back from down 3-0. Thus, Soto’s worth is invaluable. With that would come a steep price tag for Mets owner Steve Cohen to pay for his services. But as the record has shown, Cohen’s pockets are deep.
Insider reports indicate the Mets have shown a serious interest in acquiring Soto, eyeing a blockbuster deal potentially worth over $500 million to secure his talent. Soto, currently with the Yankees, has been seen as a high-priority target for the Mets, who appear willing to outbid their cross-town rivals if necessary. While Soto has expressed satisfaction with the Yankees, he’s previously declined substantial offers, suggesting he might be open to higher bids from other clubs, especially those willing to make long-term commitments.
While the Mets have not formalized a move yet, Alonso’s potential departure is fueling speculation about how aggressively they’ll pursue Soto and other top-tier players to fill the gap, possibly reshaping the Mets’ lineup in 2025.
